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DeKalb Medical

A leader in cancer, heart attack treatment, and orthopedics, DeKalb Medical is a non-profit hospital system serving half a million patients annually. Founded in Atlanta in 1961, the system includes the 451-bed DeKalb Medical at North Decatur, which was named in the top 5% of all US hospitals in 2009 for clinical excellence by HealthGrades(r). DeKalb Medical at North Decatur was also 5-Star rated by HealthGrades in 2009 for heart attack treatment, treatment of stroke, total hip replacement, hip fracture repair, peripheral vascular bypass, and treatment of pneumonia and sepsis. In addition, the system also operates the 40-bed DeKalb Medical Long Term Acute Care in downtown Decatur and the 100-bed DeKalb Medical at Hillandale in Lithonia.

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  • The ABC's of Breast Cancer Prevention

    Wed, Jan 13, 2010
    Dekalb Medical breast disease specialist and surgeon April Speed focuses on how to be a good steward of breast health and make diet or lifestyle changes that will minimize the risk of developing breast cancer.
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  • Robot-Assisted Surgery

    Wed, Dec 2, 2009
    Bert Chen, a Dekalb Medical urologist, talks about prostate cancer and the advances being made in the treatment of this dissease using the da Vinci robot surgical system. He also demonstrates the robotic surgical system.
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  • Arthroscopic Hip Procedures

    Wed, Jan 20, 2010
    Scott Barbour talks about the arthroscopic hip procedures, which can be used to repair the hip joint without requiring a hip replacement. The procedure can often be performed as an outpatient procedure.
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  • Vascular Disease Risks for Women

    Fri, Jan 29, 2010
    William Rose, MD, a vascular surgeon, discusses the relationship between stroke, diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, peripheral artery disease, and the special risk for women. Rose examines the latest medical advances to combat these conditions.
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  • Dr. Joseph Weissman: Sleep Talk

    Thu, May 19, 2011
    Joseph Weissman, M.D., a DeKalb Medical neurologist, discusses ways to overcome sleep disorders. He provides tips for improving sleep and explains when one should seek help to treat sleep problems.
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  • Nonsurgical Treatment of Uterine Fibroids

    Sat, Apr 10, 2010
    Dr. Steven C. Storey discusses a procedure to treat fibroids. A transitional hysterectomy keeps one in the hospital for up to five days and takes six to eight weeks for full recovery. However, uterine fibroid embolization requires only one night in the hospital and five to seven days of recovery.
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    Diabetes Update

    Fri, Jul 23, 2010
    Jay Mepani, M.D., a DeKalb Medical endocrinologist discusses the latest information about the prevalence and complications of diabetes. He speaks about the importance of early treatment, describes treatment options and offer suggestions for lifestyle changes that can reduce the risk of developing diabetes or improve the ability to manage it.
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    Fit Feet

    Thu, Jul 22, 2010
    DeKalb Medical podiatrist Naim G. Shaheed, D.P.M., discusses the medicine and surgery of the foot, ankle, and leg, including the most common problems experienced by people. Presented are tips on injury prevention and the most current treatment options.
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